Community Capital for Small Businesses

A Study of the CDFI and CDC Ecosystem in Massachusetts

• Policy Center

• Jun 27, 2024 Policy Center

Prepared in partnership with P2 Advisors, this new study explores small business lending services provided by federally certified Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) and state certified Community Development Corporations (CDCs).

Gateway City mayors show collective support on several bills

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• Jan 26, 2024 Policy Center

With the February 7th Joint Rule 10 deadline for reporting bills out of committee approaching, Gateway City mayors voice collective support for the Downtown Vitality Act, the Affordable Homes Act,

Poll: Massachusetts small businesses still recovering from COVID

New MassINC Polling Group Poll finds Massachusetts small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color see expansion opportunities if capital and space challenges can be overcome

• Polling Group

• Sep 26, 2022 Polling Group

September 22, 2022 A new statewide survey commissioned by Coalition for an Equitable Economy (the Coalition) in partnership with The MassINC Polling Group (MPG) and Mass Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC)

Event Recap | Gateway Cities Leadership Summit: Growing an Inclusive Economy II

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• Jul 19, 2022 Policy Center

On Tuesday, July 12th, MassINC hosted its Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit. The forum explored how municipal contracting can support the growth of businesses of color, a timely conversation with

‘Twas the week before Christmas…

Gateway Cities Journal

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• Dec 20, 2021 Policy Center

MassINC Research Director Ben Forman takes a poetic approach in describing a wish-come-true Gateway Cities vision for the holidays. Click the links while reading through to catch up on previous Gateway Cities Journal editions.

Building Back Better on Main Street

Gateway Cities Journal

• Policy Center

• Dec 3, 2021 Policy Center

Creating a sustainable funding mechanism for organizations that can play vital roles in strengthening commercial areas for the long-term is the kind of forward-thinking policy needed to leverage one-time APRA investments in small business development.

Ben Forman offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

On An Act to Promote Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Economic Justice

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• Dec 2, 2021 Policy Center

Ben Forman testifies in support of S.270/H. 505 in the hopes that it will be of value as legislators work to position the Commonwealth for strong economic recovery.

Harnessing the civic energy ARPA has unlocked

Gateway Cities Journal

• Policy Center

• Oct 8, 2021 Policy Center

As they work to apportion the state’s $5 billion ARPA allocation, legislators have conscientiously collected input from thousands of Massachusetts residents. We’ve compiled our thoughts for investing ARPA funds in a manner that recognizes the post-pandemic challenges and opportunities Gateway Cities face.

Event Recap | Ninth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit

Infrastructure for Equitable Economic Growth

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• Sep 30, 2021 Policy Center

On Thursday, September 30th, MassINC hosted its Ninth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit. During this annual event, a panel of experts explored how Gateway Cities can leverage infrastructure investment to grow businesses owned by people of color and build stronger regional economies.

Event Recap | Gateway Cities Leadership Summit: Growing an Inclusive Economy

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• Jul 21, 2021 Policy Center

On Thursday, July 22 MassINC hosted its Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit where we explored how Gateway Cities can successfully support entrepreneurs of color and promote inclusive entrepreneurship statewide.